Top Paying Jobs in Tyler, TX
Tyler, TX has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 23,650 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Chief Executives ($237,880), Physicians, All Other ($182,690), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($168,720). The cost of living index is 92.16 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,338/month.
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Avg. median salary
92.16
Cost of living index
$1,338
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Tyler
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $96K | $46.31/hr |
| 42 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $95K | $45.54/hr |
| 43 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $94K | $44.96/hr |
| 44 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $92K | $44.34/hr |
| 45 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $90K | $43.03/hr |
| 46 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $88K | $42.29/hr |
| 47 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $88K | $42.29/hr |
| 48 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | Healthcare | $87K | $41.75/hr |
| 49 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $85K | $40.85/hr |
| 50 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $85K | $40.71/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Tyler
Cost of living vs. national average-7.8% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,338/mo
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